Borders & Finishing Touches

Bonnie Browning shows you many ways to finish your quilts – it isn’t rocket science. Make a small wallhanging along with Bonnie or add borders to a small quilt you have already finished. Start by designing a border that will fit your quilt. You will love her method for folding adding machine tape to take the math out of making borders that will fit your quilt every single time. Then learn Bonnie’s tricks for mitered borders and a fun piped border. Shark’s teeth and prairie points add so much interest to a quilt and you’ll be surprised how easy they are to make to fit the edge perfectly. Mitered binding or a two-sided binding finishes the edges. See how blocking your quilt can take away ripples to make your quilt hang straight. Bonnie even shows you how you can adjust the sleeve to make the quilt hang better. Once you’ve taken this class and learned these basic techniques, you’ll be surprised how much more fun it is to finish your quilts. As a bonus, Bonnie shares some of her quilt collection and talks about the variety of borders you can add (or not) to your quilts. For your convenience, this class can be purchased for online viewing or purchased on DVD.

Book: Optional

#7821 - Any Body Can Learn to Quilt by Bonnie K. Browning

Any Body Can Learn to Quilt

If you have never made a quilt, you’ll find the guidance you need in this book. Start easy with simple squares, as in Checkerboard or Trip Around the World. Progress to squares combined with rectangles in Burgoyne Surrounded. Enjoy playing with colors in Courthouse Steps. You are never too young to learn to quilt.

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#1308 - eBook Easy Paper Piecing by Bonnie K. Browning

Digital: Easy Paper Piecing

Thirty-one paper-pieced quilt blocks are perfect for beginning sewers or quilters. Electronic Book (e-Book) Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in a PDF format and is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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#1616 - eBook Borders & Finishing Touches #2 by Bonnie K. Browning

Digital: Borders & Finishing Touches #2

Making borders that fit your quilts is easy with the step-by-step techniques in this sequel. Whether borders are used to make a quilt larger or to add a designelement, the author gives us a variety of designs and techniques to make each quilt special. Contains different styles of borders, from traditional pieced to elegant applique, that can be stitched by hand or machine. No more guessing games- learn the author’s method of folding paper to make a template for sizing border elements, from simple squares to beautiful swags, that fit the edge of the quilt. A variety of finishing touches, ranging from simple piping to double and triple layers of piping, shell scallops, multiple types of prairie points, and shark’s teeth, can take a quilt from ordinary to be a top prize winner.The Quilt Primer chapter includes step-by-step photographs to follow for stitching perfect mitered borders every time! The chapter on binding takes the mystery out of making and applying binding for a sturdy edge treatment. The author, a master at simplifying techniques, shares many of her favorite tips. Electronic Book (e-Book) Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in a PDF format and is best viewed in Adobe Acrobat Reader.

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#12512 - Zentangle Art to Go

Zentangle Art to Go

Bonnie K. Browning creates Zentangle design for artists, crafters, and quilters.
• Discover the history of the Zentangle® Method
• Learn five easy steps to create Zentangle art
• Featured Zentangle designs can be used as stitching in your quilts
• Projects are included to make your own Zentangle Art to Go

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#12513 - eBook Zentangle Art to Go

eBook Zentangle Art to Go

Bonnie K. Browning creates Zentangle design for artists, crafters, and quilters.
• Discover the history of the Zentangle® Method
• Learn five easy steps to create Zentangle art
• Featured Zentangle designs can be used as stitching in your quilts
• Projects are included to make your own Zentangle Art to Go
Electronic Book Policy: Purchaser of this e-Book may not sell, rent, lease, transfer, lend or share the e-Book. Digital download of this e-book is offered in PDF format and is best viewed in Adobe Reader.

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Fabric:

Background: ½ yd. light

Rose Centers: floral fabric, enough for (4)

5½" squares

Inner Border: ⅓ yd. pink

Star Points and Outer Border: 1 yd. black

Backing: 36" square

#10914 - Batting: 40" square

Crib – Heirloom 80/20 Batting

45” x 60” crib size Hobbs Heirloom® premium cotton blend batting is made of 80% unbleached cotton and 20% polyester. It is lightly needle punched and lightly resin bonded. Quilt by hand or machine, up to 4” apart. This washable batting may shrink 3% to 5%. All Hobbs products are manufactured in the United States.

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Binding: 15" square

Sleeve: 8½" x 32"

Thread:

For hand stitching, match fabric.

For machine sewing, use gray.

Other Supplies:

Sewing machine feet: ¼" piping or zipper foot and blind stitch foot

#10738 - Quilting pins: glass head

Fine Quilting Pins

Pins smoothly pass through fabric, as the pin tips are thin and sharp. Long size pins are perfectly suited for quilting. Head is made of iron proof glass. Size 30 – 1 7/8in 100ct.

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Needles for hand stitching

#12082 - Ruler: 6" x 24" with 45º angle

6″ x 24″ Fabric Ruler

Large enough for all of your quilting needs, yet small enough to travel with you.

This fabric pencil has a unique 360 degree rotating mechanism for three functions in one. The Sewline Trio comes with a black lead for marking on lighter cloth, a white, and a pink lead for dark cloth. The pen also comes with a small eraser located underneath the top cover and has a soft triangular grip. Leads are refillable. Sewline lead markings can be removed with polymer eraser or be dabbed off with water.

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#10261 - Rotary cutter

Purple Splash Rotary Cutter

Experience precision with pizzazz! Your creations aren’t boring, and your rotary cutter shouldn’t be either. That’s why Olfa introduced the new Splash rotary cutter. The vibrant purple handle is contoured for comfortable cutting, and integrated grooves at the head of the cutter help prevent finger slippage. The quick blade change feature means you simply slide the blade-lock down to release the old blade, load the new blade, and re-secure the blade-lock to begin cutting again. There is a blade cover for additional safety. It includes and fits a RB45 blade.

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#12083 - Cutting mat

Double-sided Cutting Mat

Double-sided, self-healing cutting mat is 22″x16″ on one side, 570×420 millimeters on the other. A high-quality, sturdy mat with proven long-lasting endurance.

The blades of Karen Kay Buckley’s Perfect 7½” scissors are sharp to the very tip, with a soft grip handle and a plastic protective cover. One blade is micro-serrated and one is a regular blade which can be sharpened. The serrated blade pulls the fabric into the scissors rather than pushing it away like traditional scissors. Easy for right- or left-handed users in a great size for cutting single or multiple layers of fabric.

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Adding machine tape

#4828 - Glue stick, washable

Sewline™ Fabric Glue Pen

Throw your pins aside! This clever glue stick contains a water-soluble blue glue that dries clear and is a quick, convenient, way to hold fabrics for sewing. Great for quilting, applique work, hemming, and general sewing. Once glued, the fabric pieces can be pulled apart if they need to be readjusted.

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Large foam core board several inches larger than your quilt

Spray bottle filled with water

#11874 - Iron

Reliable Velocity 200IR Iron

The all-new Velocity 200IR compact vapor generator iron is a home iron that acts like a pro iron. With a patented two-heating-elements design, water is preheated internally so it turns into steam before it even reaches the soleplate, guaranteeing continuous steam even at low temperatures. The end result is a steam iron that doesn’t leak, doesn’t spit water, and delivers continuous steam that will astonish you. It features an 8-minute auto shut-off which can be bypassed altogether for continuous ironing and a 360° swivel cord that swivels so that you don’t have to! One-year warranty.

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#12136 - Ironing surface

Wooly Felted Ironing Mat

This 100% wooly felted ironing mat from Wooly Felted Wonders is 17″ square. The dense wool absorbs the heat so it is like pressing your blocks from both sides. This ½” thick mat is perfect for ironing pieced and embroidered blocks, and knitting projects such as socks, mittens, and hats. It is also portable and easy to carry. The corners are rounded to minimize wear and tear. Made in the USA.

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#12506 - Chalk Line

Chaco Liner Pen

A pen with a fine point for accurate drawing of both straight lines and freehand curves. White chalk, easily replaceable. From Clover.

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Optional

#11606 - Electric Quilt® 8 quilt design software (EQ8)

Electric Quilt 8

From professionals to the everyday quilter, the Electric Quilt 8 has all the right tools and features for every designer. The EQ8 is redesigned with a friendly new look that includes large interface elements for faster, more intuitive learning. It comes with more than 40 new and updated features, and the package contains a software download license that is used to claim, download, and install the software from ElectricQuilt.com. Complete instructions are included.

*System requirements under description tab below.

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Do I have to make the FOUR ROSES quilt?

It is absolutely your choice. If you need a quilt on which to practice these techniques, feel free to make the FOUR ROSES quilt. However, you may already have a quilt that needs some borders or finishing touches. If so, use this class to help complete that creation. The choice is yours. If you do not make the FOUR ROSES quilt, simply disregard the fabric requirements in the supply list.

Will a beginner be able to understand this class?

Quilters of all levels will learn something in this class. This is a great class for the novice as well as the intermediate or experienced quilter who wants to add pizzazz to their quilts and better their skills as they complete their quilts.

What if I have questions?

We recommend that you watch the class in its entirety and become familiar with the downloadable materials. At that point, if something is unclear, go to the tab that allows you to ask a question and Bonnie will get back with you.

When can I start the class?

We know you are excited to get started. After you have purchased the class, you can enjoy it anywhere and anytime you have Internet. The class belongs to you, so watch it as many times as you like!

Instructor Gallery

Student Gallery

Kim Becker – January 24, 2019:

This is a great class with lots of information, tips and tricks. The instructions are easy to follow and apply to all kinds of quilts. It is great to be able to go back and rewatch a section when I am working on a quilt and want to review a technique. Bonnie is a great instructor!

Gricel Bloom – January 1, 2019:

God bless you! I am a beginner Quilter and because I followed your instructions to the 100th power, my pieced quilt top turned out amazing. I will upload it to the gallery (black and polka dot border). YOU ARE AMAZING!!!

Millie Shenton – September 21, 2018:

Thank you, Bonnie. Thank you, thank you... I struggle so badly sometimes with that French binding at the very end. If I don't get it right the first time out of the gate, I end up ripping it out and hunting for a good video to see what I'm doing wrong. I was struggling tonight with a binding and suddenly thought, I bet Bonnie has this down pat! I dropped the quilt and headed for my iquilt cour…

ses and sure enough - Bonnie came through in her Borders and Finishing Touches class. Detailed and clear instructions, with a properly done video. I don't know why this technique gives me trouble, but I know Bonnie has my back....on to the next one, Bonnie!

This is a fabulous class! I'm a beginner and the instructions are very easy to follow and replicate. I have two quilts in progress for my granddaughters. My mitered borders and sharks' teeth are perfect thanks to Bonnie's class! I would have never attempted either technique on my own. Thanks Bonnie!

Karen Maloley – June 13, 2018:

Great class. I am using these techniques on my own projects rather than the class project. I found the information about adding a sleeve and blocking a quilt to be the most helpful.

Millie Shenton – June 11, 2018:

I tend to watch the entire class BEFORE attempting what is taught. I haven't "tried" anything in this class yet as I haven't completed the 4 block piece to which I am to add the borders and practice the techniques that Bonnie is teaching. But that will not stop me from giving Bonnie a glowing reference! I cannot believe how easy she had made it for me, or anyone - at any level - to bring the ov…

erall appearance of their quilts to a professional looking level. Oh, you better believe Bonnie's class will remain in my repertoire FOREVER! This lady has a "gift" for instructing and you don't want to miss it! Hey, w else you got, Bonnie????

Thank you Bonnie, your instructions were very clear. You are also pleasant to watch and to listen to.
My husband and I met you at Lancaster 2018 which was the highlight of my day.

I will be using your finished binding suggestion on my next quilt. I like it better than what I use now.

Cristes Magnani Ganoe

Lynne Woods – January 16, 2018:

This was a very good class. I finally understand how to join the binding strips at the end for a professional looking finish. Your explanations were clear and the video helped. I bound several wallhangings and they really look much better than my previous efforts. The two sided binding is definitely something I will try in the future. I learned a lot and also enjoyed watching this class.…

Constance Cephus – July 2, 2017:

This is an excellent class! I mitered 2 borders with very pleasing effect. At the time, I was working on a quilt with such different fabric on the back and front that I was struggling with what fabric to use to bind the quilt. Your 2-color binding lesson was just in time. I used white on the front and black on the back! If I could upload pictures, you would see how necessary the color change w…

as. My quilt is beautiful and in the mail to its new owner. Thanks so much. I know that this is a class that I will watch many times in the future.

In early June, I had three quilts in the Tulsa guild's regional show. All three were judged as needing better finishing. When I saw I could take an on-line class to help me improve, I jumped at the chance. I have to tell you that you are a delightful instructor. Your demonstrations are easy to follow and the classes articulate really well with your book, which I already had in my library. Usi…

ng the book as back-up and working though the quilt-making gave me insight into a lot of finishing steps I had glossed over or fudged. I now know where I am likely to make mistakes, and I will be extra careful when I'm finishing quilts in the future. I still have the prairie points and scallops to try, so I suspect there will be another quilt in the making in the coming weeks.

Thank you so much for all of your hints and tips. It's an excellent course and I'll be recommending it to my quilting buddies.

THE best class I've ever taken! After watching this class, I learned how to deal with all those little glitches that kept me from wanting to submit my designs to Quilt Week. This class exceeded my expectations by addressing finishing issues like having a seam that got caught the wrong way when sewing. Bonnie gives clear & patient instructions about exactly how to execute each technique to prod…

Even if you are an experienced quilter and think you know how to do borders, bindings and other finishing techniques, you may be surprised to find that Bonnie's methods are better and easier. I especially enjoyed learning how to do two-sided binding and adding piping to a border, something I haven't done. Figuring measurements without a lot of complicated math was very informative, also.
If you …

are a novice quilter this is a rewarding group of classes to take, to give your quilts that professional finish. And Bonnie explains her techniques in easily understood directions, even adding some valuable tips along the way, including helpful "fixes" when something doesn't go right.
I liked the suggestion of using adding machine tape for the measurement template while making the shark's teeth and prairie points and also using your over-edge foot to top stitch in the ditch of the piping, to get it just perfect. Nice selection of classes! Thanks, Bonnie!

What a fantastic set of seven lessons by Bonnie Browning. With her friendly demeanor it made me feel as though I was sitting right there. The lessons are filled with easy, step by step instructions on how to finish off your quilt in style. With wonderful tips and tricks on what to do when things go wrong, secrets that the pros use, recommendations for products and even what judges look for in show…

quilts.

The lessons begin with a fun mini quilt show from Bonnie's collection great for inspiration and then dives right into mitered borders. I am a huge fan of borders, especially mitered ones because they frame a quilt so beautifully, but sometimes they can be tricky and it can be frustrating when your points don't match. Bonnie's techniques make it so simple. As does her methods for adding piped borders, borders with shark's teeth and prairie points (all of which have intimidated me until now).

I wish the lesson on binding had been around before I bound my first quilt. It could have saved me a lot of frustration, specifically when I attempted and failed to make continuous bias and when I joined the two ends together. After viewing this lesson these things won't be a problem and I may even attempt two-sided binding, which she also goes over.

To finish it all off she discusses and demonstrates how to block a quilt and add a sleeve so that your finished quilt hangs beautifully and straight.

Best of all, I can access the lessons again and again anytime I want. So the next time my quilt needs that perfect mitered and piped border or I need a little refresher on binding I know exactly where to go to without having to sift through countless YouTube postings.

Bonnie's course if full of great tips and words of wisdom for any level quilter. Her "stopping pin" tip will be used by myself from now on! And I do believe I see a quilt with a Shark Tooth finish in my future. All this knowledge is shared in a "pieceful" and easy going manner makes this course one that I will revisit again and again for hands-on instruction when I am bordering out a quilt.…

PEggy Morrison – October 31, 2015:

This is my review of the entire class.....IT WAS WONDERFUL! 'Is very appropriate for beginner to advanced quilter!! It's SEVEN great lessons on how to do mitered border, mitered and 2 sided binding (it's so easy with these instructions!), Plus the finishing touches of blocking which is so often overlooked....and adding a sleeve. Bonnie gives you tips all along...and has obviously done this ma…

ny times as she knows the mistakes I've made!! The closeups are wonderful!! And best of all, I can now come back and watch this class again and again. It'll be wonderful to watch the video as I'm actually doing the process. I liked how she reminded me to check my 1/4", and the tip about using the positioning pin was very helpful. I also liked that she showed HER mistakes!! 🙂 I would highly recommend this class. Dollars well spent!! Enjoy.